Karen Gregory

Karen Gregory, author of Journeys from the Driftless, hails from Northeast Iowa where she spent her formative years on a farm that inspires her stories. Leaving at 18, she pursued a graphic design career that evolved into successful stints as an art director and writer at renowned advertising firms including Ogilvy & Mather and GSD&M. After 30+ years crafting award-winning campaigns, she and her husband and kitties retired to Tucson, where she continues to write for a local ad agency. Karen's engaging narratives are a testament to her roots, offering readers a nostalgic journey into simpler times.